Temporary Technician; DeVault

Posting Number: G/R28040P

Working Title: Temporary Technician (DeVault)

Department: VPR‑Savannah River Ecology Lab

Location of Vacancy: Augusta Area

Open Until Filled: Yes

Posting Date: 12/18/2024

Anticipated

Start Date:

01/20/2025

This is a highly responsible avian technician position based out of the Savannah River Ecology Lab (SREL). The incumbent will assist a current University of Georgia PhD student and full‑time technician with avian field research at the Augusta Regional Airport, with occasional travel to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Responsibilities include capture, trapping, handling, and GPS unit attachment for various raptor, vulture, and wading bird species, as well as point‑count surveys on airport property.

Routine maintenance of research equipment and other research‑related tasks are also expected. The position lasts approximately 8 months.

• Trapping and telemetry attachment on avian species (70% of time)
• Assistance with point‑count surveys (20% of time)
• Routine trap maintenance (5% of time)
• Data entry

• Avian mist‑netting, trapping, and banding experience highly desirable.
• Great organization and communication skills.
• Uphold ethical standards of data collection.
• Identification of southeastern bird species.

• Assists with field research on avian flight behavior at southeastern airports.
• Careful and accurate data collection/entry/management; detail oriented.
• Provides assistance with capture, trapping, and processing of avian species.
• Supports graduate student and advisor on research involving animal‑aircraft collisions.

Lift at least 50 pounds and work outdoors 8 hours a day.

Position has security access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Access to Chemicals and Medications).

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Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check and confirmation of credentials. A pre‑employment drug test may be required for high‑risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Recruitment Contact Name: Travis De Vault

Recruitment Contact Email: travis.devault